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ZIP Code 28031

Mecklenburg, North Carolina

FIPS 28031

Juniper

ZIP Code 28031 is in the top 5% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 16% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 9% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 9% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$547,400

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

71%

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

18.5

Lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

31,733

Median Age

44.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$547,400

Higher than 90%

Median Property Tax

$3,458

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.83

Higher than 84%

Median Rent

$1,747

Higher than 89%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

71%

Higher than 95%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.9%

Higher than 91%

Pandemic Gain %

70%

Recession Drop %

-13%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

49.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

58.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

43

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

18.5

Lower than 91%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 28031: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28031?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28031 is $547,400, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28031?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28031 is $3,458, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28031 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28031 cost about 4.83× the median household income, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28031?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28031 is $1,747 a month, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28031?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28031 have moved 71% over the past five years (7.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28031?
ZIP Code 28031 averages 61.4°F year-round, summer highs near 88.6°F, winter lows around 33.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28031 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28031's FEMA National Risk Index score is 18.5 (lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →